noun
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
noun
large but transportable armament
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noun
a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
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noun
a professional killer who uses a gun
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noun
a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol
Synonyms
grease gun
Examples
- forces grease into parts of a machine
noun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Synonyms
Examples
- he stepped on the gas
noun
the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
Examples
- two runners started before the gun
- a twenty gun salute